Didi Barrett Explained

Didi Barrett
Office:Member of the New York State Assembly
Term Start:2012
Constituency:103rd district (2012-2013)
106th district (2013-)
Predecessor:Marc Molinaro
Birth Date:17 September 1950
Party:Democratic
Children:2
Residence:Hudson, New York, U.S.
Signature:Didi Barrett Signature.png

Didi Barrett is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 106, which includes parts of Dutchess and Columbia Counties.[1]

Barrett was elected to the Assembly on March 20, 2012, after a special election to succeed Marcus Molinaro. She serves on the board of the North East Dutchess Fund of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, and is a trustee of the Anderson Foundation for Autism. She is also a founding chairwoman of Girls Incorporated of NYC, and a former board member of NARAL Pro-Choice New York.[2] She is a trustee emeritus of the American Folk Art Museum.[2]

In November 2012, Barrett won re-election in the newly created 106th district seat with 54.3% of the vote.[3] [4] She was re-elected with 50.8% of the vote in November 2014,[5] 55.85% of the vote in November 2016,[6] and 55.4% of the vote in November 2018, and she once again won reelection in 2020.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: District Map. assembly.state.ny.us. 4 November 2012.
  2. Web site: Biography. assembly.state.ny.us. 4 November 2012.
  3. Web site: Wind. Kyle. NY Assemblywoman DiDi Barrett challenged by Republican David Byrne in 106th District. dailyfreeman.com. Daily Freeman. 4 November 2012.
  4. Web site: Bradshaw. Sarah. Barrett wins full term to 106th State Assembly. poughkeepsiejournal.com. 13 November 2012.
  5. News: Didi Barrett - Ballotpedia. 2018-08-20. en-US.
  6. News: Didi Barrett - Ballotpedia. 2018-08-20. en-US.
  7. News: Didi Barrett - Ballotpedia. 2020-10-18. en-US.